Agenda Item
a. Approval to Secure Charter Transportation Service for Junior Achievement Field Trips to Biztown and Finance Park (for all sixth and seventh grade students for an amount not to exceed $300,000.00)
Summary: Presented by: Ms. Stacy Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction
Request: It is requested that the Board of Education authorize the District to secure transportation services from Coast To Coast Tours, LLC through May 22, 2023.
Why: This request is to provide transportation to and from the World Congress Center to allow our sixth and seventh grade students to participate in Junior Achievement Biztown and Finance Park field trips
Details: Coast To Coast Tours, LLC is one of the current approved carriers with the District. Additional quotes were requested from Harmon Brothers and Elite Tours of Atlanta Charter companies.
Financial impact: The total budget will not exceed the amount of $300,000.00 and will be allocated from charge code 100.1000.530000.6331.7480.9990.8010.035.000.
Contact: Ms. Stacy Stepney, Chief Academic Officer, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0731
Dr. Lenisera Barnes-Bodison, Executive Director, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0137
Dr. Kimberlynn Weston, Director of the Department of PreK-12, Division of Curriculum and Instruction, 678.676.0144
Effective: Upon Board of Education approval to May 22, 2023
Status: Approved by General Counsel (Gregory Doyle Calhoun & Rogers)
Memorandum
From: Elite Tours of Atlanta
To: Victoria Streiff
Department: Social Studies Coordinator
Re: Quotes for Junior Achievement Program
Dear Victoria Streiff,
We have received a request for a quote from the DeKalb County School
District Social Studies Department. Please see your quote below:
Destination: Junior Achievement of Georgia
Address: 275 Northside Drive NW,
Atlanta, GA 30314
Dates: Various Dates
Group: Various Group
Cost of Bus: $1,650.00 per bus per day
Deposit required: Yes with 20% down, and remaining balance due before departure
Gratuity Not Included
Please let us know if you would like to proceed with booking or have any additional questions.
Sincerely,
TiJuana MP Williams
TiJuana MP Williams,
Charter Coordinator
3401 Norman Berry Drive, Suite 276, East Point, Georgia 30344
www.charterbus@elitetoursofatlanta.net (O): 404-766-9754 (F): 404-753-1186 www.elitetoursofatlanta.com